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The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
Safe Travel in Colombia
We originally wrote this piece in 2018 while mapping out our Bogotá to Lima trip, challenging ourselves to take 6 months to travel and reset our military mindset for civilian life. It is time to make a few updates. Security conditions in Colombia remain fluid. But not...
The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
Safe Travel in Colombia
We originally wrote this piece in 2018 while mapping out our Bogotá to Lima trip, challenging ourselves to take 6 months to travel and reset our military mindset for civilian life. It is time to make a few updates. Security conditions in Colombia remain fluid. But not...
7 Essential Tips for Tackling High Altitude Travel
I have discovered a love for high altitude travel that makes my poor, altitude-hating husband want to cry. Something has changed since my horrendous five-steps-at-a-time hike over Dead Woman's Pass on the Inca Trail left me nauseous, stumbling with lassitude, and...
Global Rescue Medical Plan for Travel in South America? Check.
Writing about safety is complicated. It’s not that we’re scared to travel—far from it. But we’ve reached a stage in life where we recognize that things can go wrong, even in the most beautiful places. Especially in the most beautiful places. As we get older, the...
From Bean to Bar: Chocolate Tasting in Chachapoyas, Peru
We visited Maná Coffee and Chocolate, a small café and artisan chocolatier in the heart of Chachapoyas, Peru, for a hands-on chocolate experience we won't soon forget. Lately, we've been on a bit of a chocolate kick. So when asked to choose between coffee and...
Alausí Welcomes Back the Nariz del Diablo Tourist Train
Update August 11, 2025 - Nariz del Diablo is open for business! With the grand re-opening of the Nariz del Diablo, the famous train ride that starts in Alausi, Ecuador, we wanted to republish this article by guest author, Amy Atland. But before you read about her...
9 Ways Rio Quijos EcoLodge Connects You With Nature
Tucked into the lush foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the mountains begin to give way to the Amazon, Rio Quijos EcoLodge is more than a place to sleep. This boutique lodge offers a chance to truly connect with nature whether along the wild Quijos River with...
Wayra Reserve: Rewilding near the Guacamayos Ridge
The Wayra Reserve, a relative newcomer among birding destinations on Ecuador's East Slope, exemplifies regenerative tourism at its best. Founders Graciela Erazo and José Vega Pérez are farmers recognized in the region for their award-winning cattle. At first glance,...
Stay Warm & Pack Light: Scott’s Craft Sportswear Review
Looking for well-made outerwear for high-energy outdoor activities? Craft Sportswear's Explore line of jackets and vests may be what you need for your next adventure. In this review, Scott explains how these mid and outer layers are a great fit for travelers and...
Chasing the Best View of Punch Bowl Falls
We acknowledge that Punch Bowl Falls and Eagle Creek Trail, located in the lower Columbia River Gorge, lie on the traditional territories of many tribes and bands who have inhabited and stewarded this land since time immemorial. The lower Columbia River, known as...